Getting locked out of your home is a huge hassle, especially if you have to call a residential locksmith to rescue you. The same situation becomes a minor inconvenience if you keep a spare key accessible outside of your home. The challenge is to find a place no one else suspects. Otherwise, you risk your keys getting into the wrong hands.

Top 3 Places for Hiding Spare Keys

1. Your Dog

You can attach a copy of your house key inside of a pouch that’s attached to your dog’s collar. You can even clip the key to the ID ring. Even if your dog doesn’t seem ferocious, few people will dare to get close enough. If your dog frequently wiggles out of his collar or escapes from your card, you could hide the keys under the doghouse instead.

2. Your A/C Unit

Instead of putting a spare key under the welcome mat, you should consider the free-standing air conditioning unit outside of your home. You’ll want to put the key spare in a location where it’s not easily visible. You can do this by using tape or glue to attach your key to one of the interior surfaces. Alternatively, you could attach the key to your hose station.

3. Your Neighbor’s House

Keeping a spare key at your neighbor’s house is probably the most secure option, provided it’s a neighbor you trust. If the neighbor lets you hide the key outside, you can access the spare key even while they’re gone. Otherwise, this is not always convenient, especially if you get locked out in the middle of the night or while your neighbor is 3,000 miles away on vacation. In that instance, you’ll still end up calling your residential locksmith.

Did you forget where you hid your spare key and can’t get into your home? Give Bill’s Locksmith a call at (336) 906-0824. This residential locksmith won’t leave you sitting outside in the rain. They’re ready to come to the rescue in the Greater Piedmont Triad, NC, area for home and car lockouts. They can also change locks or rekey existing locks for you. To find out which other services they offer, visit the website.